Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy Fun Activities

Casting Tolstoy

Who would you cast for a cinematic version of one of the stories in 'Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy'? What Hollywood actors would you cast? Who would you cast from among the personalities in your school?

Journaling

Would you take Alyosha's life as an example of how you should live? Write for ten or fifteen minutes about the value of Alyosha's life as a guide.

Promoting Tolstoy

How would you advertise "Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy" to readers? What publicity outlets would you use? What strategies would you use to reach potential readers?

Editing the book

If you were an editor with "Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy" on your desk, what changes would you ask for? Where do you think there might be improvements?

The musical

Compose songs and choreograph dances for a musical version of one or...